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XRO 888K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,674 mi
Last recorded48,674 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRO 888K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,674 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,468 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 47,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 47,321 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 46,511 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 46,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 45,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,398 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 44,396 miles

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,690 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,655 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008
Fail 3 Jun 2008 42,651 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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XRO 888K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XRO 888K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRO 888K registered?

XRO 888K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is XRO 888K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRO 888K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRO 888K have outstanding finance?

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